1841 – First detective story is published
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-detective-story-is-published
1926 – New sound process for films announced
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-sound-process-for-films-announced
1986 – Jordan scores 63 points in playoff game
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jordan-scores-63-points-in-playoff-game
1999 – Columbine High School massacre
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/columbine-high-school-massacre
2008 – Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win Indy race
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/danica-patrick-becomes-first-woman-to-win-indy-race
2010 – Massive oil spill begins in Gulf of Mexico
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/massive-oil-spill-begins-in-gulf-of-mexico